- focused
- un·focused;
English syllables. 2014.
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focused — UK US (also focussed) /ˈfəʊkəst/ adjective ► giving a lot of attention, time, effort, etc. to one particular area of a business, and knowing exactly what you want to achieve: »The chief executive of the company attributes their success to focused … Financial and business terms
focused — adj. [Also spelled {focussed}.] 1. being in focus or brought into focus; clearly delineated; of an image. Opposite of {unfocused}. [WordNet 1.5] 2. converging on a point; of light rays; as, focused light rays can set something afire. [WordNet… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
focused — fo|cused [ foukəst ] adjective 1. ) concentrating on a particular goal and not wasting time or energy on other things: I m much more focused this year. We need a more focused approach to finally eliminating polio. 2. ) a focused sound or image is … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
focused — [[t]fo͟ʊkəst[/t]] also focussed ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ (approval) If you describe someone or something as focused, you approve of the fact that they have a clear and definite purpose. I spent the next year just wandering. I wasn t focused...… … English dictionary
focused — UK [ˈfəʊkəst] / US [ˈfoʊkəst] adjective 1) showing approval concentrating on a particular aim and not wasting time or energy on other things I m much more focused this year. We need a more focused approach to finally eliminating polio. 2) a… … English dictionary
focused — /ˈfoʊkəst/ (say fohkuhst) adjective 1. producing a sharp image: accurately focused binoculars. 2. intent on one s goal; determined: to stay focused despite all distractions. Also, focussed …
Focused — Focus Fo cus, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Focused}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Focusing}.] To bring to a focus; to focalize; as, to focus a camera. R. Hunt. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
focused — concentrated concentrated adj. 1. Having a high density of (the indicated substance); as, a narrow thread of concentrated ore. Note: [Narrower terms: {undiluted} (vs. diluted)] [WordNet 1.5] 2. Gathered together or made less diffuse; as, their… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
focused — adj. Focused is used with these nouns: ↑training … Collocations dictionary
focused — adjective 1. being in focus or brought into focus • Syn: ↑focussed • Ant: ↑unfocused 2. (of light rays) converging on a point focused light rays can set something afire • Syn: ↑focussed … Useful english dictionary
